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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.73, 3,616.67 and 1,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.73, 3,616.67 and 1,441.82 is: 1,989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.73 : 3,616.67 = 1,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.73/3,616.67 = 1,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.73x = 3,616.67 × 1,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.73x = 5,214,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,599.79/2,620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.75

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